Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of the organizational records of the Metairie Woman's Club from its founding in 1939 to 1995. The club was established to promote civic, social, and philanthropic work in Metairie, Louisiana. The records include historical information about the organization, correspondence (1974-1995), committee reports, annual reports, agendas, financial reports, tape recordings of board meetings, minutes (1938-1994), scrapbooks, and presidents' books.

Biographical Note

The Metairie Woman's Club was founded in 1939 to promote civic, social, and philanthropic work among women in Metairie, Louisiana. Membership is restricted to women living in the eighth ward of Jefferson Parish and membership is limited. The club is non-partisan and non-sectarian.